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National home sales surge in October: CREA

The increase was likely related to the previous month's supply bump: economist

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U.S. retail sales up solidly in October: report

The report arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season, a critically important time for retailers

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Wholesale sales up, manufacturing sales down in September: StatCan

Manufacturing sales saw second consecutive monthly decline

Walking against the wind

Fund managers shake off headwinds: Fitch

Firms strong enough to face down weak flows, growing margin pressure

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Unemployment remains low, stable: OECD

Jobless rates have climbed in Canada, U.S. since the start of the year

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Canadian government debt leads G7 bond gains in Q3: FTSE Russell

Short-duration bonds saw positive returns thanks to lower inflation, BoC easing

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Republican sweep poses recession risk for Canada: Desjardins

Policy shift to stoke inflation, hurt growth, intensify uncertainty

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Trump’s economic agenda confuses outlook for mortgage rates

Some economists say despite intentions, president-elect could set the stage for mortgage rates to move higher

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U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling

Consumer prices rose 2.6% from a year earlier, up from 2.4% in September

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Income growth slowed in Q2: OECD

Real per capita income declined alongside per capita GDP in Canada

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Canada will be ‘safe’ in trade negotiations with U.S.

Return of former U.S. trade representative indicates support for Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

  • By: Kevin Press
  • November 13, 2024 November 13, 2024
  • 07:47
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Another 50-point cut possible next month: report

The weak labour market signals the need for monetary easing, NBF says

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Bitcoin has topped US$87,000 for a new record high

Here's what to know about crypto's post-election rally

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Net-zero investing requires a comprehensive approach: report

Asset owners, managers need to evaluate for both climate, financial objectives, CFA Institute says

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Outlook for alt managers improving: Fitch

Macro environment, banking sector shifts underpin solid growth — but risks remain

Sustainable bond issuance declines in Q3: Moody’s

Global issuance still on track to meet US$950 billion full-year forecast

Bank consolidation

CRE stress could drive global bank downgrades

Global banks with large commercial real estate exposure at risk, Fitch reports

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Bank economists split on overnight rate forecast

BoC's target rate is set to be cut in December, the question is by how much

  • By: Kevin Press
  • November 8, 2024 November 8, 2024
  • 15:44
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Tax cuts pose threat to U.S. finances: Fitch

Government balance sheets to feel strain of further tax reductions

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Trump 2.0 a mixed bag for the Big Six

BMO, RBC poised to benefit most, Scotiabank's strategy faces risks: DBRS

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China approves US$840B plan to refinance local government debt

It's the government's latest push to boost growth in the world’s second largest economy

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Canada’s unemployment rate holds steady in October

Employment rose by a modest 15,000 jobs last month: StatCan

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What Trump’s election could mean for interest rates in Canada

Trump's promised policies risk higher inflation, which could affect Canadian rates, loonie: economists

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U.S. banks to see softer regulation

Election results signal lighter rules, lower taxes, but limited short-term impact, DBRS says

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Stress tests prove their worth: BoC research

Policies have affected credit growth, housing prices, delinquencies